Best cleanser on Reddit

289 reviews from r/SkincareAddiction, r/Rosacea, r/Sephora and 27 more subreddits

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#1

CeraVe

4.6
(35)
"I rub Elemis cleansing balm for a few seconds, and then CeraVe cleanser."
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"Only one that doesn’t strip my skin."
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"It's gentle and affordable!"
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"It’s so gentle and doesn’t dry out my skin."
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"Is great."
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"I find the cerave hydrating cleanser the most hydrating of all their cleansers."
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"CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser."
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"Try cerave"
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"Cerave!!! My skin has never been better."
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"Cera ve"
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#2

Vanicream

4.8
(25)
"Vanicream facial cleanser is amazing (and super affordable)!"
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"Vanicream is extremely gentle and you can buy it anywhere."
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"Vanicream gentle cleanser."
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"My dermatologist recommended VANICREAM™Gentle Facial Cleanser."
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"Vanicream gentle facial cleanser."
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"Vanicream gentle facial cleanser."
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"Vanicream has been the best for my type 1."
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"Vanicream, Paula's Choice Oil Cleanser"
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"Vanicream holy grail, only answer"
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"It’s my HG hands down."
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#3

La Roche-Posay

4.8
(24)
"Great for sensitive, acne prone skin."
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"La-roch Posey Effaclar (on my second bottle) for night time."
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"La Roche posay and good molecules niacinamide and hyaluronic acid."
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"I use la roche posay cleansers. Ever since I started using that brand I have not a single blemish on my face ever!"
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"For dry skin."
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"Toleriane lrp for years."
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"Game changer and affordable!"
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"I like the ISDIN and the La Roche Posay cleansing oils."
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"At night you can use the la roche posay effaclar cleanser in the dark blue bottle that has zinc and it’s one of my favorites."
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"La Roche posay toleriane dermo-cleanser is my holy grail."
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#4

Cetaphil

4.6
(17)
"The more gentle cleanser has given me the best results."
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"Cetaphil gentle cleanser."
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"I cannot stress this enough."
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"Cetaphil."
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"Best recommended would be Cetaphil."
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"I use the Cetaphil gentle cleanser."
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"It worked like magic for me."
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"Cetaphil brand is way better in my opinion!"
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"Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser."
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"Cetaphil"
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#5

Isntree

4.8
(13)
"My hg foaming cleanser is the isntree green tea cleanser SO GOOD!"
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"Isntree yam root vegan milk cleanser."
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"I personally use the Isntree Green Tea cleanser."
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"So soothing and hydrating."
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"Very gentle."
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"Extremely similar to the OG formula of the Krave Matcha."
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"I am using a super gentle Isntree Yam Root Milk cleanser but this is partially because I live in a dry climate."
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"I love the Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Cleanser."
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"Give Isntree Yam root milk cleanser a try."
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"Isntree yam root milk cleanser"
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#6

Round Lab

4.9
(10)
"Highly recommend the Round Lab Dokdo cleanser."
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"The round lab dokdo cleanser"
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"Round lab dokdo cleanser"
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"I personally love the round lab 1025 dokodo cleanser and the haruharu wonder gel cleanser!"
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"Round lab 1025 dokdo Cleanser or Anua Quercetinol pore cleansing foam (if you double cleanser)"
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"It removes all sebum and the PH levels keep my skin from feeling stripped."
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"The Roundlab one is lighter in texture which I prefer but both are incredible."
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"Currently I’m loving the Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Oil :3"
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"I now use Round lap Dokdo cleaner very gentle and it effectively works for me."
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#7

Kose

4.6
(10)
"My personal favorite oil cleanser is the Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil."
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"I use the Softymo speedy cleansing oil (I would die for that cleanser)."
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"It's inexpensive but works SO well."
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"I'm a big fan of Kose Speedy cleansing oil."
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"Softymo speedy cleansing oil from Japan. thank me later."
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"Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil foreverrrr I will repurchase it over and over again."
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"Kose Softymo ‘Speedy’ Cleansing Oil is good."
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"Kose Softymo."
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"Emulsifies easily."
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"I used both Kose Softymo and Sekkisei. They felt about the same except for the price."
#8

Tatcha

4.6
(10)
"The Tatcha does a great job cleaning by doesn’t strip my skin."
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"Tatcha’s oil cleanser is expensive but really great."
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"I like the matcha tatcha a lot."
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"Tatcha! Hands down! I have oily combo skin."
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"Doesn’t strip the skin but still feel clean and refreshed."
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"I use tatcha oil cleanser and prequel gleansor."
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"Tatcha is my holy grail."
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"I really like tatcha and the ordinary."
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"The Tatcha one has a thicker consistency, if you have leaning oily skin or wear a lot of makeup, I’d go for the Tatcha."
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"I wouldn’t use Tatcha Matcha as my everyday cleanser as it contains AHAs, I do have it and I use it a couple times per week but I feel the Rice Cleanser is best used for my regular cleanser as it doesn’t contain any actives and is nice and gentle and hydrating"
#9

COSRX

4.6
(9)
"COSRX's Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser"
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"I’ve been using it for years."
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"Try Cosrx, oily rin ako and ngayon ito fav kong cleanser"
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"Did you try cosrx salicylic acid cleanser?"
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"I've been using the Cosrx low PH morning cleanser for years now and swear by it."
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"I like the cosrx low ph cleanser."
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"Cosrx."
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"Did you try cosrx salicylic acid cleanser?"
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"I use Cosrx's Low pH Goodmorning gel cleanser, great for oily skin."
#10

Beauty of Joseon

4.9
(8)
"Melts onto skin and rinses off easily."
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"Mine is Beauty of Joseon radiance cleansing balm."
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"The Beauty of Joseon cleansing balm is excellent."
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"I Beauty of Joseon is my go to cleansing balm."
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"They work well with oily/combo skin types like mine."
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"BoJ balm is non irritating and has a perfect texture."
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"I love Beauty of Joseon Ginseng cleansing oil!"
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"I use ginseng-cleansing-oil for double cleansing."
#11

Skin1004

4.9
(8)
"Skin1004 centella cleansing oil is good. I’m using it right now n I didn’t break out n it didn’t sting me."
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"Skin 1004 Madagascar centella ampoule foam."
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"My absolute fav is the skin1004 centella cleansing oil."
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"I love the skin 1004 centella cleansing oil!"
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"First one my sensitive, dry, cystic acne prone skin actually likes"
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"It doesn't break out my skin, I don't find the smell to be strong."
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"SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam are all gentle enough to be used with retinoids."
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#12

Prequel

4.7
(7)
"The Prequel gleanser."
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"I find Gleanser to be more hydrating."
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"Prequel Gleanser is that girl. Available at Target."
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"So gentle and hydrating."
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"I saw people on this sub saying it's their holy grail so I tried it and I'm amazed at how good it is."
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"A non KB option I love is the Prequel Gleanser."
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"Prequel Geleanser...you can find it at Target."
#13

DHC

4.7
(7)
"I’ve tried others but keep going back to it."
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"DHC and Banila Clean it Cleansing Bomb."
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"The DHC cleansing oil is the best I’ve found."
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"DHC is a very good one."
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"I really enjoy the DHC Cleansing Oil!"
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"DHC — I use to buy it from their website, but give recently been seeing it at Target."
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"I like DHC better."
#14

The Ordinary

4.5
(6)
"The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser, The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm (coming from someone else with dry skin and eczema)"
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"Is my double cleanser!"
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"The ordinary squalane cleanser, aveeno soothe and restore, and Kate Somerville goat milk cleanser are my favourites."
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"I like the ordinary's squalane cleanser."
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"Followed by face facts hydrating cleanser."
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"The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser works really well for me."
#15

Simple

5.0
(5)
"I'm pretty acne prone and i really like the simple kind to skin moisturizing cleanser!"
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"Is refreshing without being minty."
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"Simple refreshing facial wash it's very gentle for oily skin and does not makes your skin super dry."
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"Simple refreshing facial wash."
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"Simple refreshing facial wash is my favourite."
#16

HaruHaru

4.8
(5)
"Others that are gentle and didn’t break me out are Cerave Hydrating Cleanser."
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"It’s also $10."
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"I repurchased it twice and has never irritated my skin or made my skin feel dry."
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"I love the HaruHaru Wonder Black Rice Moisture 5.5 Soft Cleasing Gel."
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"Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture 5.5 Soft Cleansing Gel... are all gentle enough to be used with retinoids."
#17

Byoma

4.6
(5)
"Byoma milky moisture cleanser. Feels like a lotion and my face does not feel dry and tight after using."
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"I use byoma milky moisture cleanser and it’s so gentle and cleansing and moisturising."
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"I used to use Tatcha and switched to Byoma. Love the Byoma so much more!"
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"I have the Byoma and really like it!"
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"That one doesn’t foam and is really great for dry skin!"
#18

Shu Uemura

5.0
(4)
"Nothing beats Shu Uemura's Ultim8 cleanser."
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"They both work really well."
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#19

The Inkey List

5.0
(4)
"I really like the Oat Cleansing Balm by The INKEY List. It’s super creamy."
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"My oil cleanser fav is the oat cleansing balm from the inkey list"
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"The Inkey List oat cleansing balm."
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"I swear by the inkey list oat cleansing balm."
#20

Youth to the People

5.0
(4)
"Youth to the people superfood cleanser."
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"It's always been fine for my highly sensitive skin!"
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"Two of my holy grail cleansers are the youth to the people kale+ green tea."
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"I would highly recommend youth to the people kale + green tea spinach vitamins cleanser."
#21

Matkas

5.0
(3)
"The best cleanser i have tried by far. thank me later!"
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"I recommend you use the Hydrating + Balancing Foaming Cleanser."
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"This cleanser is insanely good!!!"
#22

Geek & Gorgeous

5.0
(3)
"Geek & gorgeous jelly joker, skinlick kindwash"
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"Geek and gorgeous Jelly Joker."
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"I use the Jelly Joker from Geek & Gorgeous at the moment."
#23

Sulwhasoo

5.0
(3)
"Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil."
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"Love the Sulwahsoo oil even more than the Tatcha."
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"I love sulwhasoo cleansing oil which you can get at Sephora."
#24

Purpose

4.3
(3)
"“Purpose” cleanser in the pump is very gentle."
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"I like the Purpose cleanser."
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"I like the Purpose cleanser."
#25

Purito

5.0
(2)
"I just repurchased the purito one. haven’t tried haru haru, but purito works really well for me"
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"My top 3 best cleansing oil are: 1) Purito cleansing oil (the green bottle, idk if it’s discontinued or something) 2) skin1004 Centella cleansing oil 3) round lab cleansing oil."
#26

Anua

5.0
(2)
"I use the Anua Cleansing Oil. i really like it!"
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"Bought it after recommendations from TT and loveeee it."
#27

Is Clinical

5.0
(2)
"IS Clinical Cleansing Complex - a quiet hero!"
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"I love Is Clinical Cleansing Complex."
#28

BOJ

5.0
(2)
"Gentle, hydrating, and doesn’t leave your skin feeling dry and tight."
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"BOJ green plum cleanser is good."
#29

The Nue Co

5.0
(2)
"The Nue Co barrier culture cleanser."
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"Check out The Nue co barrier culture cleanser."
#30

Dr Loretta

5.0
(2)
"So effective and one bottle lasts a long time."
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"Dr Loretta Gentle Hydrating Cleanser is my favorite."
#31

IUNIK

5.0
(2)
"So far I think balm is still cleanest n most gentle for makeup and sunscreen and pore cleansing."
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"It’s thick enough for a long massage... Plus it doesn’t break me out and isn’t too stripping"
#32

Real Barrier

5.0
(2)
"Real barrier cream cleansing foam for morning cleanser."
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"Cleans so well without stripping."
#33

Ma:nyo

5.0
(2)
"Feels lovely on skin and hasn't caused breakouts for me!"
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#34

Bioderma

5.0
(2)
"I find bioderma cleansing oil the best."
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"Bioderma atoderm cleansing oil"
#35

Banila

5.0
(2)
"Is for sensitive skin. Had no issues with the original formulation though."
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"It’s really nice and affordable. It’s also considered a clean beauty brand."
#36

Geek and Gorgeous

5.0
(2)
"I love Geek and Gorgeous Jelly Joker so much."
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"This one is excellent i'll say the best all around."
#37

Philosophy

5.0
(2)
"I have been using Philosophy Purity Made Simple for probably 20 years."
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"I've had good luck with Philosophy Purity Made Simple."
#38

Dermalogica

5.0
(2)
"I love the dermalogica ultra calming cleanser."
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"It is specifically for sensitive rosacea skin."
#39

Avène

5.0
(2)
"Is my personal recommendation!"
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"It's worked well as my 2nd cleanser."
#40

Babylove

5.0
(2)
"Super gentle but still cleanse well."
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"Babylove washbalsam is super gentle yet still cleanses well."
#41

Grisi

5.0
(2)
"Grisi sulfur soap."
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"It lasts forever, and breakouts are few and far between."
#42

Aveeno

5.0
(2)
"Aveeno calm and restore oat cleanser."
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"For a gentle cleanser try the Aveeno calm and restore oat cleanser."
#43

Face Reality

5.0
(2)
"Face reality ultra gentle cleanser is hg to me."
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"Face reality ultra gentle cleanser is hg to me."
#44

RoundLab

5.0
(2)
"Roundlab Dokdo (super gentle good in the morning)."
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"I adore the RoundLab Dokdo cleanser."
#45

Clinique

4.5
(2)
"I use Clinique Take the Day Off cleansing balm as my first step."
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"I use Clinique 's Take the Day Off cleansing balm, Aveeno's Calm + Restore cleanser."
#46

Caudalie

4.5
(2)
"I use Caudalie cleansing oil, I love it."
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"I really like the Caudalie cleansing oil."
#47

Balea

4.5
(2)
"I have been using Belea ultra sensitive cleansing gel for about two years."
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"This cleanser has never failed me."
#48

Derma Co

4.0
(2)
"Derma co 1% salicylic acid gel face wash or Derma co sali cinamide anti acne facewash (I'm using this one) both are good."
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"Both are good."
#49

Neutrogena

4.0
(2)
"I use Neutrogena hydrating foaming cleanser."
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"I really liked the Neutrogena hydroboost cleanser."
#50

Manyo

3.5
(2)
"It gets gunk out the quickest."
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"I dislike both."
#51

Alastin

5.0
(1)
"Alastin gentle cleanser is a holy grail for me."
#52

Innisfree

5.0
(1)
"Innisfree bha pore cleanser thrice a week."
#53

SKIN1004

5.0
(1)
"The SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil is a great option for double cleansing."
#54

Glow Recipe

5.0
(1)
"I follow up with Glow Recipe Papaya Enzyme Cleansing Balm. It leaves my face wonderfully soft and hydrated every time."
#55

Avene

5.0
(1)
"I started using the Avene Cleanance cleansing gel and I really like it."
#56

Jordan Samuel

5.0
(1)
"I love Jordan Samuel Matinee Cream Cleanser."
#57

Clinsol

4.0
(1)
"Clinsol one and salicylic acid 1%facewash !!"
#58

Hudson

4.0
(1)
"Hudson Salicylic Acid cleanser. Was prescribed by my dermatologist and has shown results."
#59

Nikita

4.0
(1)
"I use nikita's salicyclic acid facewash, its good tbvh"

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